hbfgRAWR Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 First Challenge LogJanuary 9th (Week one, day one):20 min. Calisthenics2x meals = C1836 steps = FJanuary 10th (Day two):20 min. Calisthenics2x meals = C4584 steps = BJanuary 11th (Day three):60 min. Xbox Kinect Just Dance 33x meals = A10108 steps = AJanuary 12th (Day four):40 min. Yoga pose training3x meals = A1684 steps = FJanuary 13th (Day five):3x meals = A5379 steps = AJanuary 14th (Day six - not feeling well):3x meals = A844 steps = FJanuary 15th (Day seven):60 min. Xbox Kinect Just Dance 320 pull-up plan, day one, week -22x meals = C9376 steps = AI HAVE TWO JOB INTERVIEWS THIS WEEK!!! Both for jobs I'd really like to have. Fingers crossed!! Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
Crazyhawaiian21 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Looking good, keep it up! Quote Paradox, Humor, Change Level Four Half-Elf Ninja (Assassin/Monk)Str: 15.25 l Dex: 12.25 l Sta: 10.25 l Con: 5 l Wis: 10 l Cha: 7 "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." -Albert EinsteinNinja Gecko Profile / Battle Chronicles Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted January 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 WEEK ONE SUMMARYGoal One = AGoal Two = B averageGoal Three = C averageSo working out was pretty easy this week actually, so long as I remembered to set aside time to do it. There were other days I intended to work out, but ran out of time. I did decently at remembering to eat, and ended up with a B average for the week. Honestly, I'm just glad there were no one-meal days for me. I feel like personally, that's a pretty big accomplishment. My steps are a little embarrassing though. I really need to work on being more active in general. One day I was under the weather, but that was only one, and I'm at a C average. I've finally got some job interviews lined up (had one yesterday!), and I'm hoping that if I start working, I'll easily be reaching my step goals, since I don't "do" desk jobs. Next week: keep up with the working out, remember to eat breakfast, and get out more. Thankfully, the weather is starting to get better! Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
Crazyhawaiian21 Posted January 21, 2013 Report Share Posted January 21, 2013 Huzzah! I don't know how you can make it without at least three meals a day. If I don't eat bfast within an hour or so of waking up I look like this! (Maybe not quite this cute though...I'll let my wife decide) Keep up the good work and best of luck with the job! Quote Paradox, Humor, Change Level Four Half-Elf Ninja (Assassin/Monk)Str: 15.25 l Dex: 12.25 l Sta: 10.25 l Con: 5 l Wis: 10 l Cha: 7 "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." -Albert EinsteinNinja Gecko Profile / Battle Chronicles Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Thanks crazy! I don't know what your wife thinks, but that lil' guy is pretty cute. So here is myWEEK TWO SUMMARYGoal One = AGoal Two = BGoal Three = BI'm definitely starting to feel trimer and more steady/solid from all the working out. My back, I think, is on the edge of its own rebellion from the pull-up plan I've been working on, but I'm hoping it's just a phase. I've injured both wrists in the past and during a college circuit training course they only muscles that never gained strength (literally, it was so depressing to watch the graph) were my shoulders. But I would love to be able to do a real pull-up (or more than one even!). I am, able to just hang for ten seconds, and I've heard that means I'm not a total weakling. Took an introduction to rock climbing class with my husband this last week (who is not a newbie) and also wiped out my shoulders/arms doing that. Maybe I'll work on legs this week. My letter grade for goal two (meals) didn't go up, but my numerical average did, so that's a good thing. And I raised my steps goal from a C last week to a B this week. I've had two job interviews since the beginning of the challenge, and already declined one offer (turns out it wasn't exactly what I thought it was, here's to all your eggs in one basket!!). I'm a little unhappy about my one F rated step day, because I was on my feet for 5-6 hours in the kitchen catching up on my backlog. I genuinely expected it to be a higher number, and after running a test the next morning in our tiny condo kitchen, I'm skeptical that my FitBit is actually logging all the back and forth I do at home. But, since it is my ruler for this challenge, I'm stuck with it and I'll just have to keep it in mind for the upcoming weeks. I am really happy that the challenge over all is motivating me to accomplish other tasks on my limbo (aka "todo") list that I haven't actually put as goals. Can you say junk closet? I've been a little down emotionally and run under physically (tackling the bedroom today - there's some nasty in there that sneaks up on me when I'm asleep and makes me all congested and keeps me awake coughing and hacking and I really need it to go away), so this is my "Onward and upward" war cry!! Bring it on week three! Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
Crazyhawaiian21 Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Rally to Arms! Rally!!!! Quote Paradox, Humor, Change Level Four Half-Elf Ninja (Assassin/Monk)Str: 15.25 l Dex: 12.25 l Sta: 10.25 l Con: 5 l Wis: 10 l Cha: 7 "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." -Albert EinsteinNinja Gecko Profile / Battle Chronicles Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 January 16th (Week two, day eight):3x meals = A13754 steps = AJanuary 17th (Day nine):15 min. Evening rejuvenation yoga workout2x meals = C5079 steps = AJanuary 18th (Day ten):20 min. Calisthenics20 pull-up plan, day two, week -23x meals = A5672 steps = AJanuary 19th (Day eleven):20 min. Pilates3x meals = A9121 steps = AJanuary 20th (Day twelve):20 min. Stationary bike20 pull-up plan, day three, week -23x meals = A8779 steps = AJanuary 21st (Day thirteen):3x meals = A1541 steps = FJanuary 22nd (Day fourteen):20 min. Calisthenics20 pull-up plan, day four week -12x meals = C3088 steps = C Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 January 23rd (Week three, day fifteen):30 min. Introduction to Rock Climbing course3x meals = A5301 steps = AJanuary 24th (Day sixteen):2x meals = C3089 steps = CJanuary 25th (Day seventeen):45 min. Boxing circuit workout3x meals = A10090 steps = AJanuary 26th (Day eighteen):3x meals = A7360 steps = AJanuary 27th (Day nineteen):20 min. Pilates beginning mat workout3x meals = A4012 steps = BJanuary 28th (Day twenty):3x meals = A2142 steps = DJanuary 29th (Day twenty-one):60 min. Xbox Kinect Just Dance 33x meals = A10549 steps = A Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Sorry for the confusing order of posts, errbody. I originally had the log all in one, but it kept reverting to code, and that was annoying. So I split them up, so I'm only editing one week at a time. Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
Crazyhawaiian21 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Not terribly confusing, looking good on your challenge . How's the job search continue? Quote Paradox, Humor, Change Level Four Half-Elf Ninja (Assassin/Monk)Str: 15.25 l Dex: 12.25 l Sta: 10.25 l Con: 5 l Wis: 10 l Cha: 7 "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." -Albert EinsteinNinja Gecko Profile / Battle Chronicles Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 January 30th (Week four, day twenty-two):3x meals = A6284 steps = AJanuary 31st (Day twenty-three):45 min. Xbox Kinect Just Dance 33x meals = A5245 steps = AFebruary 1st (Day twenty-four):30 min. Kettlebell workout3x meals = A5020 steps = AFebruary 2nd (Day twenty-five):50 min. Hike3x meals = A6452 steps = AFebruary 3rd (Day twenty-six):3x meals = A5359 steps = AFebruary 4th (Day twenty-seven):40 min. Calisthenics3x meals = A6715 steps = AFebruary 5th (Day twenty-eight):60 min. Xbox Kinect Just Dance 33x meals = A6364 steps = A Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 WEEK FOUR SUMMARY GOAL ONE = AGOAL TWO = AGOAL THREE = APhew! I was determined to get at least straight A's for one of these six weeks. And I'm happy that I was able to accomplish it this week as I suffered social group setbacks, job hear-back setbacks and *stupid* jean-fitting setbacks. Emotionally, not a great week for me. I know that I'm improving because my body looks different and feels different and both my husband and I have noticed. I just have to hold onto that for the next two weeks. I've already started planning what I want to accomplish during the next six-week challenge. Looking forward to it.P.S. Yeah, I know there was no summary for week three. Oh well. :-/ Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted February 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2013 February 6th (Week five, day twenty-nine):3x meals = A1565 steps = FFebruary 7th (Day thirty):3x meals = A2333 steps = DFebruary 8th (Day thirty-one):3x meals = A4815 steps = BFebruary 9th (Day thirty-two):20 min. Foam roller workout3x meals = A2870 steps = DFebruary 10th (Day thirty-three):20 min. Xbox Kinect Zumba Fitness Core3x meals = A4719 steps = BFebruary 11th (Day thirty-four):20 min. Xbox Kinect Zumba Fitness Core3x meals = A9394 steps = AFebruary 12th (Day thirty-five):20 min. Xbox Kinect Zumba Fitness Core3x meals = A4366 steps = B Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 WEEK FIVE SUMMARYGOAL ONE = AGOAL TWO = AGOAL THREE = CAlmost fell off the wagon this week due to some heavy emotional stress, but I pulled through by the skin of my teeth. My steps have gone back down, but this was the first week of the challenge where I just moved naturally, meaning it's my only base line for how active I really am day to day for a whole week. In all previous weeks, there was a minimum of one day that I made the conscious effort. I realize now that the challenge is almost over is a silly time to look for a "base line," but I realized I didn't have one to work with, plus I was curious, so I went for it. One thing that is definitely true - I can rationalize not working out, but I think I'm effectively in the habit for reals of eating three times a day. Which is good, I needed to be. :-) Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
hbfgRAWR Posted February 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2013 February 13th (Week six, day thirty-six):3x meals = A7690 steps = AFebruary 14th (Day thirty-seven)7.5 hours volunteering with Habitat for Humanity3x meals = A5602 steps = AFebruary 15th (Day thirty-eight):3x meals = A6377 steps = AFebruary 16th (Day thirty-nine):40 min. power walk3x meals = A5832 steps = AFebruary 17th (Day forty):3x meals = A5096 steps = AFebruary 18th (Day forty-one):20 min. Xbox Kinect Just Dance 33x meals = A5405 steps = AFebruary 19th (Day forty-two):75 min. Bouldering3x meals = A5971 steps = A Quote Level 2 ~ Half-Nymph RangerStr: 6 l Dex: 6 l Sta: 4.8 l Con: 5.3 l Wis: 4 l Cha: 3 This is Me ~ Challenge 2 ~ beastmode "Dance first. Think later. It's the natural order." - Samuel Beckett "The only time to eat diet food is while you're waiting for the steak to cook." - Julia Child Link to comment
Crazyhawaiian21 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Congrats on finishing out the first challenge with an A . Look forward to seeing your next challenge and progress. Quote Paradox, Humor, Change Level Four Half-Elf Ninja (Assassin/Monk)Str: 15.25 l Dex: 12.25 l Sta: 10.25 l Con: 5 l Wis: 10 l Cha: 7 "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." -Albert EinsteinNinja Gecko Profile / Battle Chronicles Link to comment
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